Ledford was indicted on six felony counts, including attempted statutory sex offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child. He was brought back to North Carolina and is now held on a $5 million secured bond.

For Rutherford County residents, this means continued support for local roads and bridges, including repairs and improvements damaged by Hurricane Helene. Federal disaster reimbursements help the state reduce the burden on taxpayers while keeping projects on schedule.

When officers entered the residence, they found the victim, identified as 25-year-old Tyler D. Weaver, lying on the floor. Once the scene was secured, Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services personnel entered and determined that Weaver had succumbed to his injuries.

More than 12,000 Rutherford County residents could lose access to food assistance next month if Congress fails to reach a federal budget deal, according to County Department of Social Services Director Dee Hunt.

Investigators cited three major problem areas: staffing and organization, communications breakdowns, and logistics.